Challenge accepted. This summer, the Recruitment Cell for Olympique Lyonnais had to widen the meningu to find a new goalkeeper capable of succeeding Lucas Perri. But the Gones seem to have found their happiness with Dominik Greif and RĂ©my Descamps, who demonstrated that he has the qualities to be more than a number 2.. A news that has something to relieve the residents of Groupama Stadium, whose only regret is perhaps not to have sold Perri at the expected price. Indeed, the Brazilian was sold to Leeds for € 16 million. An amount to which “In addition, there can be € 2 million in bonus as well as 10% incentive on the capital gain of a possible transfer” As the stable led by Michele Kang said.
But it is not betraying a secret to say that the Rhodanians initially wanted to recover at least € 30 million on this sale. They had a little more than half for the International Auriverde. The Peacocks took advantage of the fact that OL had to bail out its boxes to negotiate downwards and thus offer itself the 27 -year -old goalkeeper. After saying goodbye to Lyon, the former Botafogo player flew to England at the end of July. A dream come true for him. “I feel incredibly well. It's great to be here. It is really important for me. I want to thank you for the confidence and the warm welcome that everyone has gave me. It's amazing, a dream come true ”he admitted on the official website of the English club.
Perri is a lot criticized
He added: “When I heard for the first time that this interest could become serious and materialize, I started looking for videos of the stadium, the atmosphere, matches, highlights of matches, so it was a really exciting moment for me. I was really delighted with the interest of the club and, thereafter, everything managed, the clubs accepted and it was really pleasant. It was amazing to sign here and I am very, very happy. ” Impatient to rub at the highest level in the first league, he started perfectly with a clean-sheet in victory 1 to 0 against Everton on August 18. The Yorkshire Evening Post had also given him a 7.5/10.
“He did not have a lot of work in the first period, when his foot game was not optimal. But he made an important stop after the break and made a very good beginnings for the new goalkeeper. ” The following week, the comments were no longer as positive after the beating 5 to 0 against Arsenal. For the YepPerri, who obtained a 4, lacked authority and his game at the foot did not reassure. The English media was not the only one not to be convinced. Known not to have his tongue in his pocket, Jamie Carragher had great doubts about him. “I have the feeling that each time the goalkeeper has the ball in his feet, something can happen. I have almost the impression that he takes a little too much time, a crazy time. He lets the opponents approach a little too much of him. Certainly too close so that I can feel reassured and I am not even a fan of Leeds. ”
The Brazilian was not the priority of the coach
Same bell sound on the side of Gabriel Agbonlahor in the columns of Talksport. “I saw Leeds against Arsenal, they were very bad. I know it's Arsenal. But I think that on the whole field – defensively, I am not sure of the goalkeeper, offensively – Leeds will certainly lose ground. ” After the numerous criticisms of which his summer recruit was the subject, especially from Leeds fans who wanted a return of Illan Meslier in the goals; Daniel Farke, the Peacocks coach defended him as best they can. “Lucas arrived injured. Two clean Sheets, it's always good. We know that he can progress at the game at the foot. ” However, he was not necessarily the player he wanted since some English media assured that his priority was Alexander Nubel.
But it was not that of his club, who preferred Perri. On the bench during the 2nd Tour of Carabao Cup against Sheffield Wednesday on August 26 (defeat 4 to 1, after Tab), the Brazilian, who was dressed for winter, then found the starting eleven on the occasion of the match against Newcastle on August 30. He responded well and made a new clean Sheet during the 0-0 draw. He was praised by the Yorkshire Evening Postwhich gave him a 7. “A few capricious kicks in the first half, but a solid defense. He knew how to make the necessary stops “could be read in comments. But Perri's happiness was short -lived since he was injured in training at the beginning of September. A blow for the goalkeeper who wanted to find his marks as soon as possible.
His lining makes him shade
Victim of a muscular elongation, the former OL porter (3 games, 270 minutes played, 5 goals cashed, 2 clean Sheets) lacked 4 games (against Fulham, Wolverhampton, Bournemouth and Tottenham). In his absence, Karl Darlow is the Peacocks guardian. The latter conceded 6 goals and did not achieve a clean Sheet during the 4 games in which he took part (1 victory, 1 draw and 2 defeats). But some appreciated his game like Dominic Matteo, former Leeds player. “The guards are different and are different. And it's difficult for them. But I think what we notice in Darlow is that he is very balanced in his game. ”
He added: “You gain confidence when the goalkeeper comes and does what he has to do; It is his work to come and do it, and today he was still excellent. He also deserves to be part of this team, and I think it would be difficult to get him out because of the way he plays. “ Jounalist for the BbcAdam Pope is of the same opinion. “I think he (Darlow) was not likely to start the season (in the starting eleven). So I think he should keep his place in view of his last two performances, he was very good. ” In the columns of The Athleticjournalist Beren Cross also chose his camp.
The former OL will have to fight for his place
“Perri against Darlow is an interesting debate. I would say that it is now obvious that you should not leave Darlow aside. I think he has largely contributed during matches so far, but it will be a recurring debate again. ” For his part, Salim Bangally, journalist specializing in English football, believes that Perri has no problem doing. “Darlow is a replacement. He is no longer very young. He is a Welshman who has his small career in England, especially in the second division. So Lucas Perri has no problem doing with him. He tries to do the job but there is a gap between Perri and Darlow. There is no concern to have for the old Lyonnais. Perri has been injured since bad days. “
He continues: “But on what he could do, he was not completely ridiculous, even if there was this defeat 5 to 0 against Arsenal. He was not bad against Everton. Afterwards, it's too early to have an opinion on him, even if Leeds' game makes him ask, to be seen and he will be. The concern is that Leeds goes so much forward and assumes it, that it runs behind and endangers it. We will see when Perri returns from injury but for the moment it is hard to clearly position himself concerning him. He gave a good impression on certain matches and he also conceded 5 goals against Arsenal. ” Already under pressure, Lucas Perri works hard to recover from his injury and find the land as soon as possible. Last week, his coach gave his news: “Lucas Perri resumed collective training, but it is too early to make him participate in this match (against Tottenham last weekend, editor's note). I wait for it after the truce. “ The appointment is made for Lucas Perri, who will have to put the double bites to find his place.
